Opinion articles-Interviews

(some samples)

                    

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The Neocons and The New Change in Policy Toward Iran

In :Aftabnews.com (in Farsi), June 19, 2006

The Meaning of Ramin Jahanbegloo’s Arrest 

This article was written for Open Democracy after Ramin Jahanbegloo's arrest on April 27, 2006

Parallels Between Iran and Pre-War Iraq 

Acknowledging the differences between Iran and pre-war Iraq, the uncanny resemblances between the two is analyzed ((January 9, 2006, Payvand.com)

http://www.iranian.com/RasoolNafisi/2005/April/Concert/index.html

A critique of Persian music, as a symbol of cultural crisis in Iran (April 17, 2005)

IRNA interview On the US-Iraq situation (In Farsi)

This interview, modified slightly by the interviewer, reflects my prediction of a likely US war against Iraq (January 2003).

IRNA interview on the status of Iranian women (In Farsi)

This is my interview with IRNA, as modified and printed in Entekhab newspaper  in Tehran (December 23, 2002)

"Tehran"     

This narrative is based on my trip to Tehran in the Summer of 2001.  I like the pictures I took in this trip, specially the long line of women hikers.

Interview with Geneive Abdo of Financial Times:

A few words about the increasing role of the Supreme Leader in Iranian politics.

"Decisions, Decisions"

This political analysis, written prior to the defeat of Taliban in Afghanistan, predicts that the Iranian leaders would miss the opportunity again to enhance the interests of the country.

"Reform in Retreat"

This political analysis, written in April 2000, suggests that reformists of Iran have a very difficult task ahead of them.  Some practical suggestions are offered.